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2025 Bethlehem Running Festival presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network

Fri October 17 - Sun October 19, 2025 Bethlehem, PA 18015 US Directions

FAQs For Spectators

Spectator FAQ
These FAQs are for spectators. If your question is not answered here, please refer to our Runners FAQ.

Where do I park?
BRF PARKING MAP
Be sure to read the next FAQ about leaving the lot.

Saturday Lot Closures – IMPORTANT
For the Saturday 5K/10K: Free lots 1, 2, and the VIP lot will not be accessible for entry or exit from 7:30 am to 7:50 am. If you arrive or wish to leave between these times, you have two options:
1. Find free, legal parking south of 3rd Street.
2. Park in the Polk Street Garage at 413 East 3rd Street. 
This only applies to Saturday.
 
Can I bring my pet?
At this time, we are not allowing pets in the expo area. Service animals are allowed.

Where is medical help located?
Our medical tent will be located directly at the finish line. Additionally, there will be personnel on the course monitoring runners and assisting with safety.

What is your lost and found policy?
Lost & Found (L&F) will be located at the bib pickup table in the expo area. Items found will be held for two weeks and, if possible, donated after that period. Please email us at info@runegades.com in the case of a lost item.

Where can I find bathrooms?
Spectators can find bathrooms at the Visitors Center next to Levitt Lawn (on the far side of the Mack Truck concession stand) and inside the ArtsQuest building.

What is your weather policy?
The event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, the race directors will determine if the event is modified, delayed, or canceled.

Can I bring food/drink with me?
Outside food and drink are permitted, but no alcohol is allowed.

What food/drink is available at the festival?
Food will be available for purchase inside the ArtsQuest building. Breakfast sandwiches will be available all day, and lunch options will be served after the 10K and half marathon.

Where is the expo located?
See our expo info page here: Expo Information

Can I see the course maps?

5K/10K Course Map
Half Marathon Course Map

 
Where and When are the Awards Ceremonies?
Trail Run: Thursday @ 4:45 pm near the start/finish area 
Kids Run: Friday @ 6:30 pm in the Rauch Field House
5K: Saturday @ 8:15 am on the Levitt Lawn
10K: Saturday @ 10:30 am on the Levitt Lawn
Half Marathon: Sunday @ 10:30 am on the Levitt Lawn
Half Marathon Relay: Sunday @ 10:30 am on the Levitt Lawn

 
Where can I cheer on my runner from?
There are several good cheering locations along the course routes.
5K/10K Course Map
Half Marathon Course Map
For the half marathon, Aardvark Sports Shop will set up a cheer zone at the corner of Market Street and Main Street.

How do I get to the trail run? 
Spectators are welcome to take our free shuttles from Parking Lot 1 in ArtsQuest. See the info on the parking map here.  

Can I park at the trail run? 
No! 

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